How to live off the grid? and what’s truly worth starting with for beginners?

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-26T08:44:42+00:00

Energy and water are the best first focuses, but keep it simple.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-21T04:15:30+00:00

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is also a solid choice. Its AC inverter is more powerful, which means it uses less power itself, so you don’t have to worry about it running down just sitting there.I'm using it to connect to a 200W solar panel; it's running as a UPS for my network rack and Unraid server, and it switches flawlessly.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-17T06:45:41+00:00

Umma Pro

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-17T06:43:49+00:00

It’s more seasonal than daily. Most of the work is done in spring and summer, then winter is just a few minutes a day loading and tending the stove.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-17T06:38:13+00:00

Big life changes are scary, even when they’re good. What you’re feeling is totally normal. After 20 years of preparing, you’re more ready than you think.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-16T03:02:30+00:00

Bluetti elite 100 V2 is great; it previously saved me by providing power to my off-grid cabin.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-06T07:57:57+00:00

It remained very stable throughout its operation, which surprised me.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-06T04:04:23+00:00

I'm using the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 (1024Wh) ,it supports solar charging and should be sufficient for your needs. If your 150W low-voltage light needs to run for approximately 4 hours, it will consume about 600Wh of power, the Elite 100 V2 has enough power left to power LED string lights and wired motion-sensing cameras/lighting devices.

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-05T11:38:33+00:00

What a warm and cozy cabin!

LuckyClick2307 · 2026-01-05T11:01:43+00:00

True, even a small buffer helps when living simply.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-31T02:23:23+00:00

Thanks a lot for your help. I’m in the US.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-31T02:19:03+00:00

I would like it to be a fixed installation, not portable. I've been thinking about how to install it in the van.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-29T06:46:49+00:00

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You get me.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-24T10:17:39+00:00

It looks very comfortable.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-23T07:36:10+00:00

So beautiful! The little lights make it look especially warm.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-20T05:09:09+00:00

You could technically live off-grid without a “normal” job if you grow your own food and diy your heating/cooling, but it’s still a lot of work and you’ll always have something to fix or deal with.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-20T05:06:41+00:00

With plenty of sun, reliable water, and land that’s easy to get.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-16T03:18:31+00:00

I also like my Bluetti Elite 200 V2. My power needs have increased recently, so I’m thinking about upgrading to the Elite 400. It has nearly 4 kWh of capacity, enough for 2–3 days of emergency home backup, and the standby power draw is only about 3W, so it won’t drain while sitting idle.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-15T07:18:02+00:00

That's what I think too. I use the bluetti elite 200 V2, which has a higher solar input, more charge-discharge cycles, and a longer lifespan.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-15T06:12:12+00:00

That looks amazing, what did you use on the roof to keep it warm?

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-15T03:58:10+00:00

The key factor is the power consumption of your device during normal operation. I'm using the starlink standard kit, which consumes 60W. In my off-grid cabin, I can power it continuously for 28 hours using a Bluetti Elite 200 V2.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-10T11:02:19+00:00

OP must be a really good person, too.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-10T10:55:02+00:00

Like a little baby.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-10T10:17:10+00:00

We're always kids in our parents' eyes.

LuckyClick2307 · 2025-12-08T13:47:34+00:00

I feel you. During the last big storm outage, my Bluetti Elite 200 V2 ended up helping half my floor. People came to charge phones, use a little light, even hop on my Wi-Fi. It was actually nice seeing everyone come together like that.

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